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US 4,067,091 AGranted
Method of preparing human remains for storage
OwnerPhilip E. Backmaninventor
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Abstract
A method for processing human remains consisting of the steps of sequentially subjecting same to a below-freezing environment and a cryogenic environment and thereafter reducing the solid remains to a particulate state by subjecting it to mechanical fractionating means. A subsequent step consists of subjecting the frozen particulate to a below atmospheric environment for the purpose of reducing the moisture content thereof. A final step consists of storage of the remains in containers of either a permanent or temporary nature.
Claims1
The method of preparing human remains for storage consisting of the steps of,
- subjecting the body while intact to below-freezing temperatures to prevent deterioration,
- subjecting the intact body to a cryogenic environment thereby reducing the temperature of same to a point below -100.degree. C.,
- subjecting the intact body to mechanical fracturing to reduce same to a particulate state, and
- subjecting the particulate to a freeze-drying environment for removal of approximately 95% of its water content by direct evaporation of certain solids, and
- depositing the freeze-dried material into an individual storage container which may be sealed against ambient air.
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